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Method and apparatus for guaranteeing minimum variable schedule distance by using post-ready latency

US5996064A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1997
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3856
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for guaranteeing minimum variable scheduling distance between instructions in a processor includes receiving a plurality of instructions and determining the post-ready latency of each instruction. Each instruction is then scheduled for execution so that the instruction follows an earlier instruction by an amount of time at least equal to the post-ready latency of the instruction.

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